US Bridges

FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou

Good

Harrison County, Texas · 1.65 MI N of FM 449 · Structure no. 191030084302241

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,400 ft
24 main spans
Daily traffic
881
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou in Harrison County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 881 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2033. The structure is 2,400 ft (731.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesFM 450
CrossesLittle Cypress Bayou
Location1.65 MI N of FM 449
RouteState Highway 450
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62558, -94.57898
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans24
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,400 ft (731.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic881 (2020)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou carry?

About 881 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou?

The structure is 2,400 ft (731.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 450 over Little Cypress Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.